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Wrench Forum => Wrench Forum => Topic started by: amecks on May 15, 2021, 04:30:33 PM

Title: HELP! How to disassemble, clean,lube a Williams ratchet
Post by: amecks on May 15, 2021, 04:30:33 PM

How do these come apart?
S-53 and S-52 Williams Superratchet,  The 53 is stiff the 52 is OK but would like to clean and lubricate.
(https://i.postimg.cc/bJrYWwpy/20210515-164445.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

Title: Re: HELP! How to disassemble, clean,lube a Williams ratchet
Post by: J.A.F.E. on May 15, 2021, 04:38:19 PM

This thread goes through it. Depends on how far down you want to take it. Getting the main drive out is easy the segmented ring on the top is the retainer nut. Taking it apart further is a bit fussy but can be done.

They are great ratchets and worth doing.

https://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=36498&highlight=williams

Title: Re: HELP! How to disassemble, clean,lube a Williams ratchet
Post by: amecks on May 15, 2021, 05:54:30 PM

Excellent description and lots of good photos. Thanks!
Al